NHTSA Complaint #10096263 — 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10096263 |
| Vehicle | 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 67,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED AND THE VW DEALER RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENT AT JUST 67000 MILES. THIS IS PREMATURE. I UNDERSTAND IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A SAFETY RISK.*AK
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